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Here is all the Anna Maria Island Area Restaurant Information you’ll need for you next visit! The island has it all when it comes time for food. From beach café’s to Fine Dining, American, Mexican, Italian, Caribbean cuisine, and so much more. Take a look below and find the best place for your next breakfast, lunch, dinner, or just drinks and a snack.

Fine Dining Anna Maria Island Restaurants

Anna Maria Island has several fine dining restaurants. The Beach Bistro in Holmes Beach is a nationally recognized as award winning. They offer an unforgettable dining experience with romantic Gulf of Mexico views. The Waterfront Restaurant is on the Bay side of Anna Maria City with dining outside too. Visit Sign of the Mermaid for large portions and their award winning Key Lime Pie. Eat Here is in central Holmes Beach, and is also the sister restaurant to Beach Bistro.

American Cuisine Restaurants on Anna Maria Island, Fl

The City Pier is always a locals favorite. This is a beautiful spot at the very end of Pine Avenue. Hurricane Hank’s has affordable everything and serves great food in Holmes Beach. Mr. Bones offers fabulous barbecue with some unique twists. Seafood more your speed, when in Rome so to speak or more like Maine? Try Lobstahs which has a formal dining, casual as well as outdoor dining. Also try Island Gourmet Grill for American dishes, seafood, Italian and more.

Seeking a good breakfast? Rod and Reel or Peach’s are good breakfast Anna Maria Island Restaurants. One of the best Anna Maria beach burger restaurants is just across from the Manatee public beach – Skinny’s. Skinny’s has outdoor seating as well. Anyone who has been to Anna Maria Island knows that Duffy’s serves a mean hamburger as well in Holmes Beach. Try Slim’s Place for an American style dinner and live music. Rotten Ralph’s Restaurant has been around for a long time but this past season the last location CLOSED. Right next door is the Bridge Tender Inn Restaurant which offers outdoor waterfront dining as well as formal dining. Another great Bradenton Beach restaurant on Anna Maria Island is Sharky’s.

Anna Maria Island Mexican, Italian, German and other Cuisine Restaurants

If you’re looking for Anna Maria Island Restaurants that serve Mexican cuisine Tortilla Bay is 100% Tex-Mex and is a walk up diner type restaurant. So if you are searching for a inexpensive lunch or dinner Tortilla Bay is the perfect stop. If you are in the mood for German food then look no further. Try the Old Hamburg restaurant in Holmes Beach, Fl on Anna Maria Island.Jamaican Breeze moved off the Island and offers a Jamaican flair and great dishes. Wicked Cantina is a new Tex-Mex source of food on Anna Maria Island. Another Mexican based newbee is Poppo’s located in Anna Maria City on Pine Avenue. Sorry, Banana Cabana is now closed.

There is a small Chinese restaurant on the Anna Maria Island, China 1. For a great burger with onion rings or french fries try Skinny’s. You can order on the telephone and pick it up. A fine dining restaurant that delivers is The Feast in Holmes Beach. The restaurant caters as well. If you are in the mood for fresh fish try the Fresh Fish Market. They sell a great selection of fish and offer small dishes like soups and freshly prepared salads. Island Gourmet offers both take out and delivery if you are looking for something better than your average chain store pizza. They also offer more upscale selections such as seafood, salads and pasta too.

There are quite a few great breakfast restaurants choices on Anna Maria Island. This category of dining can be one of the toughest to narrow down because most locals know the mainstream breakfast spots but there are a few hidden away gems that this blog will be sure to introduce. Minnie’s Cafe is located in Holmes Beach and serves a great homestyle breakfast. Peach’s which specializes in Breakfast is located in Holmes Beach and provides basic breakfasts as well as some fancy stuff too. Rod and Reel Pier Restaurant serves a fantastic breakfast as well and the views of the bay are phenomenal. Want fresh donuts? Look no futher the Donut Experiment is the perfect choice in Anna Maria City. For more details on Breakfast around Anna Maria Island, check out another breakfast post.

Treats and Ice Cream on Anna Maria Island, Florida

Tyler’s ice cream is just off the island on Cortez. Two Scoops is located in Anna Maria, and so is Dip’s, Joe’s Eats and Sweets is in Bradenton Beach. For a desert experience to remember, try the Euphemia Haye Restaurant which has unique pies, cheesecakes, and too many deserts to remember. Just off the island is Cold Stone Creamery which serves gourmet ice cream hand mixed with your choice of mixings. If your taste buds are screaming for a milk shake then the Shake Pit is a great bet however it is just off Anna Maria Island. Another fabulous find is Sweet berries which serves fantastic frozen custard. Visit our top 5 ice cream suggestions when visiting Anna Maria Island.

Live Entertainment Taverns, Bars, and Restaurants

There are plenty of dining establishments on Anna Maria Island with live entertainment like SandBar, BeachHouse, Bridge Tender Inn, D.Coy Ducks and just off the island Ace’s Lounge to name a few. Tune in later for more information. Want more choices? Our Anna Maria nightlife post lists bars, live music, billiards and more. Check out our nightlife blog for more information.

Chipotle is a national chain however Anna Maria Island is lucky enough to have one in Bradenton, Fl. Chipotle is the Subway of Mexican. Just on Cortez Chipotle is only a 15 minute drive from Anna Maria Island. If you are looking for an inexpensive, healthy, quick bite to eat for lunch of dinner then look no further. In the same plaza as Lowes, Dicks and Best Buy there is plenty to do before or after eating.

You walk in to Chipotle to an industrial atmosphere that is very simple but comfortable. Walk up the glass domed bar and order up your favorite burrito. They serve vegetarian, Pork, Chicken or steak. Most of the dishes are served with a soft tortilla however you can take it “naked.” They put everything in a dish and you eat it like a salad. Choose your meat then grab black beans, pinto beans, grilled onions, grilled peppers, fantastic white long rice with what

Chipotle’s Mexican Grill Menu

appears to be Cilantro mixed in with sour cream, cheeses, and three salsas to choose from. Mild, Medium, or hot. I love the medium because it is a corn salsa and really hits the spot. Don’t forget to grab a bag of nachos with some salsa, guacamole or sour cream or what the heck, your on vacation – all three! They have a fountain drink machine or plenty of specialty soda’s to choose from. Most can eat for less than $10 and you are in and out within a half an hour.

My favorite is a Carnita – Buritto bowl. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. Take a look at the picture supplied, it is most of the menu.

Tortilla Bay serves fresh Tex-Mex food in a diner like environment. The restaurant offers less than the usual amount of variety however the food quality makes up for the choices. Everything I have tried has been a favorite. Taco’s, a delectable taco shell salad with your choice of chicken, pork, or beef, and burritos. They have a few choices for your children which comes with a soft drink and choice of cookie. Most meals are served with nacho chips and a small portion of salsa. You can purchase guacamole, sour cream, or extra salsa for a minimal charge. A must try is the Queso cheese dip, it’s fantastic! My five year old son even dips his chocolate chip cookie in the dip because obviously it tastes better than the cookie. Now that’s a compliment coming from a five year old!

If you are looking to be served a dinner this is not the place for you. Once you enter the restaurant you walk straight to the back and give your order at the bar and pay your bill. Once the food is prepared they call your name and you grab your lunch or dinner. Tortilla Bay restaurant is a great inexpensive option to Anna Maria Island dining. Portions are a comfortable size and they serve beer and wine. Continue reading Tortilla Bay is a great addition to Anna Maria Island dining

The Mexican restaurant Casa Del Sol, located in Bradenton, Florida on the North side of Cortez road. The atmosphere with its indoor water fountain and colorful decor makes you feel as if you have stepped into a restaurant in Mexico. Open for over two years under the direction of husband and wife Gustavo and Blanca who adhere to family traditions in both the charming decor of the restaurant and of course, in the food. They take pride in their commitment to use fresh, authentic ingredients and couple that with a friendly and genuine hospitality to make Casa Del Sol a wonderful restaurant to visit.

They offer a full vegetarian menu with lots of vegetarian dishes such as spinach crepes with chipotle cream sauce, enchiladas with poblano peppers along side the more traditional chicken or beef dishes.

Lunch and dinners are served daily at Casa Del Sol and light breakfast items can be enjoyed during the lunch hour as well. Lunch specials include lunch for two which includes fresh soup, homemade tortillas and salsa.

This restaurant is worth the short fifteen minute drive from Anna Maria Island. I do feel as if I need to say that if you are looking for an American style Mexican restaurant, this is not the place for you. If you love authentic Mexican dishes such as Molcajete which is cooked in the stone for which it was named after, then you will be very satisfied with their delicious selection of fabulous Mexican dishes. The atmosphere is extremely casual and reservations are not required. Make the trip from Anna Maria Island, you won’t be sorry!